From Tagore’s streets to 10-minute delivery: The business of Rakhi In August 1905, as Bengal braced for a partition designed by the British to split its Hindu and Muslim population along communal lines, Rabindranath Tagore walked through the streets of Kolkata asking strangers to tie threads on each other’s wrists. It was Raksha Bandhan, and…
Taken together, capital receipts from disinvestment and asset monetisation stand at Rs 62,124 crore (representative image) The government has achieved about 78% of its FY27 budgeted target of Rs 80,000 crore for disinvestment and asset monetisation within the first five months of the financial year.The government has raised Rs 55,757 crore so far through minority…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates his century on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha emerged as one of the biggest positives from the drawn two-Test series against India, producing a remarkable display of resilience and consistency…
Pat Cummins and Imran Khan NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his support behind a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan, saying the former all-rounder should be treated with “the dignity anyone deserves”.Cummins, one of the leading active cricketers…
Representative Image (AI-generated) As rising temperatures, flooding and erosion put sea turtle nests at greater risk, conservationists often step in to move vulnerable eggs to safer parts of the beach. The practice can prevent an entire clutch from being destroyed by high tides, extreme heat or other immediate threats. But a new two-year study suggests…
MHT CET Pharmacy provisional merit list 2026: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the MHT CET Pharmacy provisional merit list 2026 for candidates seeking admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The provisional list was published on August 27, 2026, and is available on the official Maharashtra pharmacy admission portal.Candidates who…
Taapsee Pannu opens up on gender bias in the film industry (Image Credits Black Hat Talent Solutions) Taapsee Pannu has opened up about the stark gender imbalance she encountered at the beginning of her acting career, recalling a time when she was the only woman across the cast and crew on her debut film set….
Cancer Horoscope Today: Balance responsibilities with emotional harmony today Walk carefully today, in body and in speech. The Moon, the planet that you rule, is in pressure and this can cause unneeded tension, minor shocks and even a hint of discontent. If you receive bad news you are sure to not let it ruin the…
Manipur ambush survivor says attackers wore camouflage uniforms A survivor of the ambush that killed four members of the Liangmai Naga community in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Friday has recalled how armed attackers, dressed in full camouflage uniforms, opened fire on their vehicle in a forested area.Forty-four-year-old Gaikamang Ringkangmai, who sustained a bullet injury to…
SIA says will look into group’s other capital requirements. NEW DELHI: Singapore Airlines (SIA), which holds 25.1% stake in Air India (AI), Thursday said it will “carefully consider any requests for additional capital from AI, taking into consideration the group’s other capital requirements and AI’s business strategy.” A SIA spokesperson said the airline will “work…
